Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Optimized

Benjamin Levin
Apr 28, 2026
How Fun Are the Secrets of Strixhaven Commanders?
Our resident fun expert is here to break down the commanders in Secrets of Strixhaven to see where they land on the fun scale.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Forum of Amity
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Erode
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
4.5%inclusion4 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
4.5%inclusion4 decks88 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
89%inclusion85 decks95 decks
86%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
87%inclusion83 decks95 decks
81%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
89%inclusion85 decks95 decks
81%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
86%inclusion82 decks95 decks
79%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
87%inclusion83 decks95 decks
77%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
87%inclusion83 decks95 decks
77%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
78%inclusion74 decks95 decks
72%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
79%inclusion75 decks95 decks
72%synergy
Redemption Arc
74%inclusion70 decks95 decks
68%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
74%inclusion70 decks95 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Eiganjo Dynastorian
73%inclusion65 decks89 decks
63%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
72%inclusion64 decks89 decks
61%synergy
Coercive Impetus
72%inclusion64 decks89 decks
60%synergy
Ethereal Armor
72%inclusion68 decks95 decks
64%synergy
Flickering Ward
69%inclusion66 decks95 decks
66%synergy
All That Glitters
69%inclusion66 decks95 decks
61%synergy
Sage's Reverie
69%inclusion66 decks95 decks
62%synergy
Ghostly Prison
69%inclusion66 decks95 decks
54%synergy
Changing Loyalty
67%inclusion60 decks89 decks
55%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
66%inclusion63 decks95 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
65%inclusion62 decks95 decks
44%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
58%inclusion55 decks95 decks
47%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion48 decks95 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Tutor
46%inclusion44 decks95 decks
31%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
36%inclusion34 decks95 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion33 decks95 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Opposition Agent
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Archon of Sun's Grace
64%inclusion61 decks95 decks
58%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
64%inclusion61 decks95 decks
56%synergy
Starfield Mystic
62%inclusion59 decks95 decks
55%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
61%inclusion58 decks95 decks
57%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
59%inclusion56 decks95 decks
52%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
53%inclusion50 decks95 decks
48%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
53%inclusion50 decks95 decks
47%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
44%inclusion42 decks95 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion37 decks95 decks
21%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
39%inclusion37 decks95 decks
32%synergy
Herald of Amity
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
28%inclusion27 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion27 decks95 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
21%synergy
Doomwake Giant
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
19%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Umbra Mystic
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Guardian
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Daxos the Returned
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Shay Cormac
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Hero of Iroas
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Keen Duelist
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-8%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Blood Artist
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-24%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
57%inclusion54 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Inkshield
55%inclusion52 decks95 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion49 decks95 decks
-12%synergy
Fracture
34%inclusion32 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion31 decks95 decks
-17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Vanishing Verse
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Despark
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-23%synergy
Reprieve
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Immortal Obligation
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
48%inclusion46 decks95 decks
43%synergy
Retether
45%inclusion43 decks95 decks
41%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
38%inclusion36 decks95 decks
34%synergy
Open the Armory
36%inclusion34 decks95 decks
31%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
31%inclusion29 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Damn
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
-10%synergy
Replenish
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
19%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Armageddon
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
-7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-13%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Gift of Immortality
64%inclusion61 decks95 decks
57%synergy
Animate Dead
64%inclusion61 decks95 decks
54%synergy
Land Tax
64%inclusion61 decks95 decks
52%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
63%inclusion60 decks95 decks
58%synergy
Spirit Mantle
58%inclusion55 decks95 decks
52%synergy
Sphere of Safety
52%inclusion49 decks95 decks
46%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
51%inclusion48 decks95 decks
41%synergy
Martial Impetus
51%inclusion48 decks95 decks
45%synergy
Angelic Destiny
46%inclusion44 decks95 decks
41%synergy
Vampiric Link
42%inclusion40 decks95 decks
38%synergy
Shielded by Faith
41%inclusion39 decks95 decks
38%synergy
Spirit Link
41%inclusion39 decks95 decks
36%synergy
Greater Auramancy
41%inclusion39 decks95 decks
38%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
40%inclusion38 decks95 decks
37%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
39%inclusion37 decks95 decks
35%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
34%inclusion32 decks95 decks
31%synergy
Black Market Connections
34%inclusion32 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Visions of Brutality
33%inclusion31 decks95 decks
31%synergy
Screams from Within
32%inclusion30 decks95 decks
29%synergy
Blind Obedience
31%inclusion29 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Timely Ward
31%inclusion29 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Chains of Custody
31%inclusion29 decks95 decks
28%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
28%inclusion27 decks95 decks
27%synergy
Forum Filibuster
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Brilliant Wings
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
22%synergy
Exquisite Blood
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
21%synergy
Tempest Technique
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
19%synergy
Glasswing Grace
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Loop
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
17%synergy
Vow of Malice
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Fallen Ideal
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Reprobation
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Super State
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Grasp of Fate
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Pariah
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Glistening Oil
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Feather of Flight
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Ossification
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Vow of Torment
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
66%inclusion63 decks95 decks
22%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
66%inclusion63 decks95 decks
58%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
60%inclusion57 decks95 decks
55%synergy
War Room
29%inclusion28 decks95 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion28 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion28 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-25%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion91 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion86 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
77%inclusion73 decks95 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion37 decks95 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
31%inclusion29 decks95 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-17%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion95 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion94 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion93 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
83%inclusion79 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
82%inclusion78 decks95 decks
24%synergy
Godless Shrine
77%inclusion73 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Fetid Heath
71%inclusion67 decks95 decks
28%synergy
Turbulent Moor
66%inclusion59 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
64%inclusion57 decks89 decks
42%synergy
Marsh Flats
60%inclusion57 decks95 decks
30%synergy
Vault of Champions
59%inclusion56 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
52%inclusion49 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion48 decks95 decks
24%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
51%inclusion48 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
47%inclusion45 decks95 decks
35%synergy
Umbral Expanse
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
37%inclusion35 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
37%inclusion35 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Mire
37%inclusion35 decks95 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Silence
32%inclusion30 decks95 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion27 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
28%inclusion27 decks95 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Silent Clearing
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Field
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
-30%synergy
Silverquill Campus
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Study Hall
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
-24%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-6%synergy